Las Herrerías

Camino Frances

To end of camino
160.9
Altitudine
722

Ruitelán

1.40

Las Herrerías

1.00

Hospital (Inglés)

Services
Bar
Yes

Las Herrerías e l’attiguo borgo di Hospital sono situati ai piedi della montagna che da un po’ di giorni ormai vedevate in agguato all’orizzonte.

Alla fine del paese, subito dopo Casa Polin, ci sono una piccola area picninc e la Fuente de Quiñones (chiamata così in onore del famoso cavaliere giostrante di Hospital de Óbrigo).

Attenzione

Un’impresa locale si offre di portarvi in cima alla montagna sulla groppa di un cavallo; un’alternativa ai 6km di salita e un assaggio di cosa fosse il lusso 900 anni fa.

Il cammino

La scalata inizia con una salita graduale lungo una strada asfaltata. In seguito, il cammino lascia questa strada per un sentiero in discesa sulla vostra sinistra. Alcune frecce alla svolta vi indicheranno che il cammino per i ciclisti resta sulla strada. Quando il sentiero inizia a salire nuovamente, il terreno si fa sassoso e scosceso, scivoloso per il fango e la cacca di cavallo. Procedete con attenzione e fate pensieri felici.

Accommodation in Las Herrerías.
Private
Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Las Herrerías

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Horse ride to the top is 40€. Victor leaves at 9 and 4. I was debating whether to go or not so when, while we were riding, he told me work has been slow since the pandemic hit, I was happy to be helping local peoples businesses! The horses are well cared for and he stops to give them water during the climb.
Trip is about 2 hours.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

If you want to take a horse to the top you need to know they only go up twice per day. One early morning and one in the "afternoon". You need to book well in advance as they fill up quickly. We waited too long and got to make the lovely uphill walk.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

What a perfect place. Everything about this place is top notch. David and his Sister the owners are keeping this place to the highest standards.
The restaurant is serving great food with great attention. The rooms are super clean and comfortable. Very good stop before the climb to O Cebrerrio.

Camino de Sant…

Whilst the La Pandela accommodation was wonderful, we were very disappointed with the food. Several items on the menu weren’t available and others had items interchanged without advising you. Better off eating at the hotel next door.

Camino de Sant…

We stayed at Albergue Las Herrerias, which is now named Miriam: at least that’s the name on the side of the building and what the locals told us when we asked for Albergue Las Herrerias.
We had a great stay. Clean rooms. Hot water until it ran out from the 20 something pilgrims who used it.
Best of all, we had a great vegetarian dinner and breakfast.
Loved it!

Camino de Sant…

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at El Capricho del Josana. Delightful hosts. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Camino de Sant…

If you want to do the horse option up to the top, be sure you contact the man (Victor Echevarria +638 041 823) well in advance. I reached out three days ahead, but he was already fully booked.

Camino de Sant…

A very very nice new pension is open in Las Herrerias: La Pandela. Price:40-45 euros/double room. Or 30 euros individual. It is a wonderful. Place. And you can also eat there. The owners offer also a very generous menu.